Event Title
Conceptual Thinking for Artistic Development of Special Needs Students
Presentation Type
Oral and/or Visual Presentation
Presenter Major(s)
Art - Studio Art, Art Education
Mentor Information
Katalin Zaszlavik
Department
Art and Design
Location
Kirkhof Center 2259
Start Date
10-4-2013 12:00 AM
End Date
10-4-2013 12:00 AM
Keywords
Arts, Changing Ideas/Changing Worlds, Creativity/ Innovation, Environment, Freedom and Control, Identity
Abstract
GVSU Art Education students prepared and taught studio art projects to visiting special needs students. In Winter 2013 the project focused on three themes: Storytelling, Emotion and Transition. Visiting students completed a worksheet to generate ideas for the projects beforehand and at the time of the visit. During each lesson they learned new art techniques and transferred their plan into a completed art work. The GVSU students applied their knowledge and research skills through a) preparation of the projects, b) creative problem solving, c) collaboration with special needs students, d) action research. From reflective writing and visual documentation the presentation will share findings of how this non-traditional teaching practice can be applied in a K-8 classroom. It advocates for the educational benefit of art and art-making in the development of a student with special needs.
Conceptual Thinking for Artistic Development of Special Needs Students
Kirkhof Center 2259
GVSU Art Education students prepared and taught studio art projects to visiting special needs students. In Winter 2013 the project focused on three themes: Storytelling, Emotion and Transition. Visiting students completed a worksheet to generate ideas for the projects beforehand and at the time of the visit. During each lesson they learned new art techniques and transferred their plan into a completed art work. The GVSU students applied their knowledge and research skills through a) preparation of the projects, b) creative problem solving, c) collaboration with special needs students, d) action research. From reflective writing and visual documentation the presentation will share findings of how this non-traditional teaching practice can be applied in a K-8 classroom. It advocates for the educational benefit of art and art-making in the development of a student with special needs.